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Southern Californians remember Reverend Schuller's positive brand of Christian ministry

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The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Schuller, founding pastor of the Crystal Cathedral with a four-decade career of ministry through his weekly Hour of Power television broadcasts died Thursday morning.
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Southern Californians remember Reverend Schuller's positive brand of Christian ministry

Surrounded by family this morning, the Reverend Robert Schuller, founding pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County died at age 88 after a 2013 diagnosis of esophageal cancer.

Preaching salvation through positivity, dignity and self esteem, Schuller ministered to millions of people over four decades through his weekly television show, the "Hour of Power."

"He was the one of the great religious leaders of the 20th century using his wonderful, therapeutic messages," said long-time friend, Richard Mouw of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. "I didn't always agree with him, but he maintained dignity in his ministry," Mouw added.

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What do you remember about the Reverend Schuller? What impact did he have on faith, religion, spirituality, and public life in Southern California and beyond?

Watch Rev. Schuller's last sermon at the Crystal Cathedral HERE.

Guest:

Richard Mouw, Professor of Faith & Public Life and Former President, Fuller Theological Seminary; long-time friend of Reverend Robert Schuller.